Category Archives: Music Contemplations
Standing in line, curious once again
I was standing in line at the grocery store today and found myself focused outside of myself, looking around at the store, and seeing how strange large grocery stores are. It was fascinating to be standing there, looking around with … Continue reading
Gubaidulina, Bruckner, and Kurt Masur
On Friday, we had a chance to hear Kurt Masur conduct Sofia Gubaidulina’s "The Light of the End" and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4. Regarding the Gubaidulina, I found that I didn’t quite get into the general writing with mostly … Continue reading
Philip Glass – Music in Twelve Parts
Last night, Lisa and I went to the performance of Philip Glass’s “Music in Twelve Parts” performed by Philip Glass and his Ensemble at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. I was very excited to be going to this performance … Continue reading
Horatiu Radulescu has passed away
I read on The Rambler today sad news that Horatiu Radulescu has passed away. I know very little of his work and life, but the little I did come in contact with has made me curious to learn and experience … Continue reading
On "Lutoslawski on Music" and other Sunday Morning Thoughts
It is Sunday morning in Guerneville after a night of celebration of the 30th birthdays of my dear friends Alex and Julie. I had retired earlier than the rest last night being a bit exhausted from being sick this past … Continue reading